TriMuskokan Sprint

It's been a hectic weekend, but glad to end it off racing!

The TriMuskokan is a beautiful race that is held by the local triathlon club. It is a true grass roots race that base's their foundation around an encompassing and welcoming atmosphere. More than 50% of the participants this year were first timers! It creates a culture that is fantastic to be a part of.

I had a tough and hectic weekend fitting in a long ride on Saturday, a friend's wedding, and then racing the next morning, but I made it to the start line injury free. The weather opened up to a beautiful sky and a great day to be racing!

Pre - race: I forgot my red bull pre race, as well my Endurance tap, so a little under fueled for the swim, but got ready for a relaxing swim in the river.

Swim: It was a wetsuit legal race and done by waves. First time I was in the first wave, now that I've aged up into the M 30-35 category. The swim is just down the winding river, with a little current. Nothing too notable, except no wetsuit strippers like the 70.3 hosted here!

- 19:34.7 ; 2:36/100m ; 14/23 M 30-39

Transition 1:

I decided to sit down, felt a little dizzy, and just took my time putting on socks and shoes before getting on the bike.

- 4:12

Bike:

I absolutely love this course! It's the first 15 km of the 70.3 course, and a net climb out, with a net decend back. I conserved some energy knowing the hills in the area, but tried to see just how fast I could get my bike up to on the way back in. Didn't notice Bryan on the bike.

- 1:04:02.2 ; 27.92 km/hr ; 12/23 M 30-39

Transition 2:

Uneventful. throw on running shoes, race bib, grabbed an endurance tap, and headed out.

- 2:03

Run:

My goal was to finish, and try to pace well. I do believe overall I paced well, just not to plan due to hills. The run is well shaded and well fueled so I felt great on the run and had energy to kick it up in the last km. I really enjoyed running the second loop of the run course with Bryan who did his first. The down hill home is always fun to pick up pace and coast to the finish line.

- 47:20.1 ; 6:18 min/km ; 17/23 M 30-39

Overall:

Definitely a great day, and the food is spectacular! This is the best race in the area for sure! And such a friendly and welcoming environment and atmosphere to be around. Cheering the final participant into the chute and 'tunnel of love' to accomplish their goals in the day!

- Finish: 2:17:11.6 ; 92/166

TriMuskokan Sprint Triathlon 2019